Commenting on the announcement of the Conservative candidate for the Banff & Buchan Westminster seat, SNP Candidate Eilidh Whiteford said:
"I welcome the announcement from the Tories of their new candidate and congratulate Mr Buchan on his selection. I look forward to debating the issues with him and the other candidates once they are selected.
"The SNP has built up strong support in the coastal communities of Banff & Buchan through the tireless efforts of Alex Salmond, Stewart Stevenson and Richard Lochhead in championing the interests of the Scottish fishing industry in London and Brussels. I will be building on their formidable track record of supporting not only fishing but also the other local industries, like agriculture and energy, so important to the North-east economy and our way of life.
"During uncertain and difficult economic times for many people in this area, the SNP is the only party that can be trusted to stand up for the interests of people in Scotland."